Music Minister's Assistant

When did you start working at FC? 2005

Education: BA from UCO in Business Education & a minor in Home Economics

Where are you from originally? Oklahoma City, OK

Favorite Movie: Yentl

Favorite Song: Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)

Pet Peeve: Egos, Exaggerations, and Controllers

Favorite Restaurant: That’s too strong a word, but Pepperoni Grill is pretty good

Family Info: I was the baby of 4 children – I have 4 children and 12 grandchildren from 1 to 23 years of age

Personal Motto: Happy moments, PRAISE GOD; Difficult moments, SEEK GOD; Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD; Painful moments, TRUST GOD; Every moment, THANK GOD.

Favorite Scripture: “Be glad for all God is planning for you.” Rom 12:12 (LB)

Real-life Hero: Billy Graham – He wasn’t corrupted by power, fame or fortune and he stuck with the basics (an urgency to bring people to Christ with the Word)

If you could go/visit anywhere in the world, where would it be? Scandinavian Countries

What did you dream about doing for a living when you were growing up? Nursing, of course…what girl of my generation didn’t.

What do you enjoy most about being part of the First Church team? I enjoy being on a “team” so that’s a nice change after our many years of work and ministry as “lone rangers” in the mission field.

What are your favorite hobbies/pastimes? Travel would be a biggie, but I enjoy all kinds of puzzles: jigsaw, crossword, sudoku. And games ( BIGTIME), especially those that give insight in to others and contribute to building relationships. After spending time with someone, I want to leave feeling like I know them better.

What is your favorite candy? Aunt Bill’s Brown Candy